distinguished - adj. known by many people because of some quality or achievement
behalf - n. as a representative of someone
handler - n. a person who trains or controls an animal
jaw - n. either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
posthumously - adv. happening, done, or published after someone's death
platoon - n. a group of soldiers that includes two or more squads usually led by one lieutenant
pet - n. an animal that people keep mainly for pleasure
runt - n. the smallest animal in a group that is born to one mother at the same time